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Re: A new topic for discussion, electrification to Port Jeff and Patchague |
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Posted by WillD on Sat Jun 15 18:53:57 2019, in response to Re: A new topic for discussion, electrification to Port Jeff and Patchague, posted by Osmosis Jones on Sat Jun 15 17:02:08 2019. The M8 can't fit in the 63rd Street Tunnel,If the British can successfully build and operate 3rd rail + 25kv EMUs with their lilliputian loading gauge then we have absolutely no excuse when it comes to running the same into ESA. I would assume any LIRR multisystem EMU would be based on the M9 carbody, with propulsion equipment roughly similar to that found on the M8. It would then be capable of running into Grand Central Terminal without issue. the LIRR might as well go with the cheaper option and order new dual modes instead (and a sufficient amount this time, not just 23). Another round of dual modes just increases the likelihood of the LIRR abandoning their most marginal services the next time they experience a budget crunch. How would the LIRR store trains in Patchogue anyways? Precisely. Piecemeal electrification extensions and another dual mode order just creates logistical problems at the newly created terminals. Better to electrify everything today with the most cost effective manner than to drag it out and risk lines being closed as diesel operation becomes more and more marginal. |
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